After the failed attempt to pretend to be dead, the sickly child was favored by the treacherous mini

One word caused a thousand waves, and the waves hit the rocks but did not leave any sound.

Taifu, I have never been selfish.

Taifu, the only things that can fit in your heart are the mountains, rivers and the people.

The person Xia Hong killed today was notorious for his crimes. This was the greatest good deed Xia Hong had done for the people since he ascended the throne.

It is not an exaggeration for Wu Cixiu to write tens of thousands of words of praise for Xia Hong's actions today.

All the civil and military officials in the court could not understand what Wu Cixiu did today, but they no longer wanted to understand it.

They were all secretly delighted because Wu Cixiu was the first to take action.

They were all expecting Wu Cixiu to bear the main wrath of God for them, so that they could escape unscathed with half of their life savings.

The king has not nodded, and it is impossible for him to nod.

The Grand Tutor has not retreated, and will not retreat.

Everything in front of him began to become tense. Xia Ling looked up at Wu Cixiu. Xia Ling, who understood the emperor's mind, decided to take a risk.

"Taifu has always been a man of high moral character. He has proposed to retire at this time. Is it because he is dissatisfied with the emperor's execution of these corrupt officials?"

"Grandmaster, have you ever been in cahoots with these corrupt officials?"

Xia Ling already had an excellent way to break the impasse in his mind.

All the court officials who can be won over have been won over. Those who cannot be won over should be killed and replaced by one's own talents.

Shen Jinmo stood alone on the steps of the Golden Palace holding the evidence. His position above everyone else was enough to allow him to see the reactions of everyone in the palace.

Walking down the golden steps for two steps, Shen Jinmo kowtowed to Xia Hong and said, "Your Majesty, Xie Nanxing went to the Taifu Mansion a few days ago, and when he came back, he said that the Taifu had planned to retire at that time."

Shen Jinmo just wanted to prove that this was not just Wu Cixiu's sudden impulse.

Shen Jinmo couldn't tolerate it, so Xia Ling dumped this huge amount of dirty water on Wu Cixiu's head.

Xia Hong held the dragon head with one hand, walked down the golden steps and helped Wu Cixiu up.

He understood and knew that today's action was Wu Cixiu's counterattack intended to save his life.

"Taifu is the leader of the world's scholars, but even though the gods in this world are worshipped by believers, they cannot guarantee that all the believers they bless are good people. Taifu, please don't blame yourself too much for this."

"Grandmaster has devoted himself to the country and the people over the years. Both the people of the world and I remember your contributions. Now that you are old and in poor health, I will definitely send the imperial physician to take good care of you."

As the king of a country, Xia Hong was the only one in the world who compromised to such an extent for Wu Cixiu.

The people of this world should be grateful for this honor.

But Wu Cixiu didn't even think about it, he knelt down again and kowtowed to Xia Hong: "I beg the emperor to allow me to retire."

Xia Hong looked down at Wu Cixiu, his eyes full of confusion, and seemed to be carefully considering Wu Cixiu's words.

Seeing that Xia Hong had given in because of Wu Cixiu's resignation, he became gentle.

Those court officials who originally wanted to resign but did not dare to speak out, crawled behind Wu Cixiu one after another.

"Your Majesty, I have limited abilities and am not qualified to serve as such an important minister."

"Your Majesty, my mother is dying. I am willing to give away all my wealth just to retire and go home to take care of her."

"Your Majesty, my son is ignorant and has robbed a commoner's daughter. I have failed to educate my son properly. I beg Your Majesty to dismiss me from my post as a warning to others."

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In just half a cup of tea, a three-way confrontation emerged in the court.

The newly appointed court officials could not understand the current situation and had to kneel down with their heads bowed.

The frightened court officials knelt behind Wu Cixiu and begged Xia Hongen to allow them to resign, using a variety of non-fatal reasons.

The remaining few officials who had not been involved in the past looked between Wu Cixiu and Xia Hong.

If these court officials were not punished, it would be tacitly acknowledge that although these people were incompetent, Xia Hong still wanted them to sit in this official position.

Then the show that Xia Hong performed for the people today was in vain.

If these people were dismissed, not to mention Xia Hong, even if Shen Jinmo and Xun Zhan joined forces, they would not be able to fill all the vacancies.

Wu Cixiu, with his own efforts, delivered a generous gift called "removing the firewood from under the cauldron".

Wu Cixiu, who was supposed to bear the responsibility for these corrupt officials, actually wanted to put the blame of incompetence on Xia Hong today.

Laughing silently, Xia Hong looked at Shen Jinmo and said, "Sir Shen, thoroughly investigate the crimes of these officials. If they are guilty, convict them. If they are not guilty, punish them for deceiving the emperor."

His eyes moved to Wu Cixiu: "As for Grand Tutor, stay at the mansion these days. When you have thought it through, I will make sure you get what you want."

Xia Hong told Wu Cixiu bluntly that even if he was the ancestor of all the literati in the world, he, Xia Hong, could not be controlled by him.

He intended to hold the cowardly officials in the court hostage to threaten Xia Hong and save his own life. That was just wishful thinking!

Whoever Xia Hong wants to die will definitely not be able to live.

The morning court session, which should have been a complete victory for Xia Hong, was completely successful, but Wu Cixiu's refusal to resign forced Xia Hong to leave the throne room in a rage.

Shen Jinmo followed Xia Hong closely and walked around the imperial garden with him twice.

Xia Hong walked until his dragon robe was soaked with sweat, and then he sat down in the pavilion.

The morning breeze in early summer still had a hint of coolness, just enough to dispel Xia Hong's heat.

This enthusiasm was not caused by anger, nor was it forced.

Xia Hong is now excited, secretly rejoicing behind the backs of the people of the world.

So that he could manipulate all the civil and military officials in the court and the people of the world at his fingertips.

After drinking a cup of cold tea, Xia Hong's voice became light: "Wang Heng, why did the Master plot against me like this?"

"Doesn't he know that the court is ruined, the world is without its administrators, and the world is in chaos?"

Shen Jinmo slowly sat down at Xia Hong's signal. He knew that Xia Hong was not asking whether Wu Cixiu knew about it, but what he wanted to ask was Shen Jinmo's position.

"The Grand Master's move directly exposed those who were disloyal among the civil and military officials in the court. I think we can take this opportunity to investigate these officials, and then dismiss those who should be dismissed and retain those who should be retained."

Every moment of delay counts. Living one more day means one more chance of a turnaround.

When Xia Hong heard Shen Jinmo's words, he did not doubt that Shen Jinmo was biased towards Wu Cixiu.

How could a person who can betray even his own parents and family name give up the power he has worked so hard for for the sake of a master?

Xia Hong understood that Shen Jinmo was afraid. He was afraid that after killing Wu Cixiu, the backlash would be so severe that he would directly take Shen Jinmo's life.

Even someone like Shen Jinmo, who had a notorious reputation and unrivaled martial arts skills, did not dare to risk the world's condemnation and kill Wu Cixiu.

The more Shen Jinmo feared that Wu Cixiu would have a greater influence on the people of the world, the more Xia Hongcai wanted to get rid of Wu Cixiu.